Contract Performance Manager – Turbine Services

AL7501 GE Power Australia Pty Ltd; North Sydney Council; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova in Australia seeks a Contract Performance Manager to champion world‑class service for gas turbine customers. You will link internal engineering expertise with customer operations, shaping strategy for long-term reliability in the energy sector.

You will lead cross-functional teams across Engineering, Field Service, Logistics, and EHS to deliver safe outages, manage contracts, and monitor KPIs while maintaining transparency and trust with customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Finance (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in contract management, project coordination, or service delivery.
• Experience in power generation, turbine services, or industrial asset operations.
• Proven ability to build consensus and influence within highly matrixed, fast-paced environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites across Australia.
• Flexible working arrangements to help balance on-site requirements with personal commitments.

Responsibilities

• Guide performance of Long-Term Service Agreements and transactional contracts to deliver value aligned with customer needs.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (Engineering, Field Service, Logistics, and EHS) to deliver safe, effective outages.
• Manage customer relationships and communication strategies to identify GE Vernova products and services.
• Facilitate resolution of emergent and forced outage matters, managing technical, commercial, and contractual risks.
• Oversee project deliverables, contract administration, and financial performance against KPIs with transparency.

Skills

Contract management

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Willing to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or Finance

Job description

Job Description Summary

Do you thrive in complex environments? We are looking for a Contract Performance Manager to champion the delivery of world‑class service for our gas turbine customers. You will serve as the primary link between our internal technical expertise and our customers' operational success. This is an opportunity to influence cross-functional teams, ensure safe and high-quality service delivery, and shape the strategy for long-term reliability in the energy sector.

Job Description Key Responsibilities

• Champion Service Excellence: Guide the performance of Long-Term Service Agreements and transactional contracts, ensuring we deliver value that aligns with customer needs.
• Facilitate Collaboration: Act as the central point of coordination, bringing together cross-functional teams (Engineering, Field Service, Logistics, and EHS) to deliver safe, effective, and timely outage execution.
• Drive Strategic Growth: Manage the customer relationship and communication strategy, proactively identifying GE Vernova products and services that provide tangible value to our customers.
• Navigating Complexity: Facilitate the resolution of emergent and forced outage matters, using collaborative problem-solving to manage technical, commercial, and contractual risks.
• Ensure Stewardship: Oversee project deliverables, contract administration, and financial performance against agreed KPIs, maintaining high standards of transparency and trust.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Finance (or equivalent experience).
• Demonstrated experience in contract management, project coordination, or service delivery.
• Experience in power generation, turbine services, or industrial asset operations.
• Proven ability to build consensus and influence within highly matrixed, fast-paced environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites across Australia.
• We support flexible working arrangements to help you balance on-site requirements with your personal commitments.

What will make you stand out

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to foster long-term, trust-based partnerships.
• A collaborative approach to leading programs and projects.
• A curious mindset—an interest in exploring how AI tools or new technologies can drive efficiency is highly regarded.
• A demonstrated ability to analyze complex data and resolve problems through team-based effort.

Why Join Us

At GE Vernova, we are at the forefront of the energy transition, solving the world’s most complex power challenges. We believe our greatest strength is our people. Our culture is built on transparency, safety, and a commitment to continuous learning. We value diverse perspectives, knowing that the best solutions come from inclusive, collaborative teams. When you join us, you’re not just taking on a contract; you’re joining a global community dedicated to delivering reliable, sustainable energy. We offer a culture that prioritizes your professional growth, respects your work-life balance, and encourages you to bring your authentic self to work every day. As GE Vernova is a global organization, working across different time zones, and monitoring, reading and responding to contact outside normal working hours can be expected.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No #LI-Remote - This is a remote position Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different...we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard‑earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World. www.gevernova.com